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These pieces emphasize what prior crises actually teach and where analogies can mislead policymakers.
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What Is Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)?
What is mutually assured destruction (MAD)? We explain the doctrine, Cold War logic, modern criticisms, and why MAD still shapes nuclear strategy.
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What Is an AUMF (Authorization for Use of Military Force)?
What is an AUMF? A plain-language guide to congressional war authorization, constitutional limits, and why AUMF debates matter in the 2026 Iran conflict.
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Iran Confirms Khamenei Killed in US-Israeli Strikes
Iran confirmed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in February 28, 2026 strikes on Tehran, triggering a succession crisis and sharper regional escalation.
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What Is the Doomsday Clock?
What is the Doomsday Clock? History, methodology, and what its seconds-to-midnight signal means for modern global risk debates.